Stacie Schmerling Discusses Negligent Investigations of Child Abuse and Neglect
Justin Grosz Discusses Human Trafficking

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Jacksonville Jury Awarded $13.5 Million in Negligent Adoption Case

Disclaimer: Most cases result in a lower recovery. Results may not be typical and reflect awards before deduction for attorneys’ fees and expenses. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result. The adoptive parents of a young boy with special needs have been awarded $13.5 million in damages… View Article

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Jury Awarded $15 Million to Brain Damaged 8-Year-Old Child in Damages Case Against DCF for Negligent Investigation

Disclaimer: Most cases result in a lower recovery. Results may not be typical and reflect awards before deduction for attorneys’ fees and expenses. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result. In one of the largest jury awards in Florida history, a young girl has been awarded a… View Article

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Jury Awarded Father $4.5 Million in Damages in Wrongful Death Case Involving Broward Sheriff’s Office

Disclaimer: Most cases result in a lower recovery. Results may not be typical and reflect awards before deduction for attorneys’ fees and expenses. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result. Christopher Nevarez, the father of Makenzie Nevarez, a 6-month-old baby girl who suffered catastrophic injuries and later… View Article

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Governor Scott Signs $5 Million Claims Bill for Child Sexually Abused by Foster Boy Living in the Home

On Friday, March 23, 2018, Governor Rick Scott signed CS/HB 6509, a claims bill that directs the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to pay more than $5 million awarded by a Florida jury to C.M.H., a victim of sexual abuse by a child in foster care. This marks the largest known recovery in… View Article

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Law Firm for Eight Abused Former Foster Care Children Settle With NYC, Child Care Agencies for $26 Million

Disclaimer: Most cases result in a lower recovery. Results may not be typical and reflect awards before deduction for attorneys’ fees and expenses. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result. Eight developmentally foster care children who were placed in what one judge called a “house of horrors” foster… View Article

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Florida DCF Hit With $5 Million Verdict in Child-On-Child Sex Abuse

Disclaimer: Most cases result in a lower recovery. Results may not be typical and reflect awards before deduction for attorneys’ fees and expenses. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result. In 2013 a Palm Beach County jury returned a $5 million verdict against the Florida Department of Children… View Article

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Stacie J. Schmerling

Co-Founder and Lead Partner

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Justin Grosz

Co-Founder and Lead Partner

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Nicole R. Coniglio

Partner

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Lisa M. Hoffman

Partner

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Lelia Schleier

Partner

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Julianna B. Walo

Attorney

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Jacob R. Wander

Attorney

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Eric A. Calvo

National Vice President of Strategic Development

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Tracey K. McPharlin, Esq.

(1966-2010)

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Thousands of foster children, former foster children, developmentally disabled and medically fragile children are part of the Florida child care system. If you’re currently or formerly a child in care, or an advocate for or parent of a child in the foster care system, the Justice for Kids team is here to help. Every year,… View Article

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Central Florida Youth Pastor Accused of Foster Child Sexual Abuse

As reported by the Orlando Sentinel, Daniel Ryan Lamppin, a youth pastor in Osceola County, is accused of sexually abusing two girls under his foster care. He was taken into custody on Tuesday by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and faces two dozen sexual battery charges. According to reports, two girls in Lamppin’s care… View Article

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Illinois Foster Agencies Falsely Claim There is a True Insurance Crisis

By: Julianna Walo, Esquire Foster care agencies across Illinois claim they are facing an unprecedented insurance crisis. Insurance companies say they are dramatically scaling back coverage for community foster care agencies throughout the state, creating a picture of higher costs and reduced protection for vulnerable children. As a Chicago child welfare practice representing children in the Illinois… View Article

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KTLA: New details released in High Desert torture case involving 6 foster children

As reported by KTLA, a San Bernardino County couple and their adult daughter have been accused of allegedly torturing six foster children, whose ages ranged from 4 to 16. According to a press release from the district attorney’s office, the trio allegedly subjected the children to “years of physical, emotional, and mental abuse,” including “daily… View Article

Read Full Article
New York Students Claim Involving Allegedly Abused High School Lacrosse Players

Several high school student athletes in Syracuse, NY have been accused of unlawful imprisonment in the second degree because of their alleged involvement in the hazing of teammates on their lacrosse team, as reported by CNN. According to reports, the students are accused of plotting or participating in staging a kidnapping scene involving their… View Article

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Stacie Schmerling Discusses Negligent Investigations of Child Abuse and Neglect
Justin Grosz Discusses Human Trafficking

Results & verdicts

Jacksonville Jury Awarded $13.5 Million in Negligent Adoption Case

Disclaimer: Most cases result in a lower recovery. Results may not be typical and reflect awards before deduction for attorneys’ fees and expenses. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result. The adoptive parents of a young boy with special needs have been awarded $13.5 million in damages… View Article

Read Full Article
Jury Awarded $15 Million to Brain Damaged 8-Year-Old Child in Damages Case Against DCF for Negligent Investigation

Disclaimer: Most cases result in a lower recovery. Results may not be typical and reflect awards before deduction for attorneys’ fees and expenses. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result. In one of the largest jury awards in Florida history, a young girl has been awarded a… View Article

Read Full Article
Jury Awarded Father $4.5 Million in Damages in Wrongful Death Case Involving Broward Sheriff’s Office

Disclaimer: Most cases result in a lower recovery. Results may not be typical and reflect awards before deduction for attorneys’ fees and expenses. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result. Christopher Nevarez, the father of Makenzie Nevarez, a 6-month-old baby girl who suffered catastrophic injuries and later… View Article

Read Full Article
Governor Scott Signs $5 Million Claims Bill for Child Sexually Abused by Foster Boy Living in the Home

On Friday, March 23, 2018, Governor Rick Scott signed CS/HB 6509, a claims bill that directs the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to pay more than $5 million awarded by a Florida jury to C.M.H., a victim of sexual abuse by a child in foster care. This marks the largest known recovery in… View Article

Read Full Article
Law Firm for Eight Abused Former Foster Care Children Settle With NYC, Child Care Agencies for $26 Million

Disclaimer: Most cases result in a lower recovery. Results may not be typical and reflect awards before deduction for attorneys’ fees and expenses. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result. Eight developmentally foster care children who were placed in what one judge called a “house of horrors” foster… View Article

Read Full Article
Florida DCF Hit With $5 Million Verdict in Child-On-Child Sex Abuse

Disclaimer: Most cases result in a lower recovery. Results may not be typical and reflect awards before deduction for attorneys’ fees and expenses. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result. In 2013 a Palm Beach County jury returned a $5 million verdict against the Florida Department of Children… View Article

Read Full Article

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Justice For Kids News & Blog

Welcome to the Justice For Kids Blog

Thousands of foster children, former foster children, developmentally disabled and medically fragile children are part of the Florida child care system. If you’re currently or formerly a child in care, or an advocate for or parent of a child in the foster care system, the Justice for Kids team is here to help. Every year,… View Article

Read Full Article
Central Florida Youth Pastor Accused of Foster Child Sexual Abuse

As reported by the Orlando Sentinel, Daniel Ryan Lamppin, a youth pastor in Osceola County, is accused of sexually abusing two girls under his foster care. He was taken into custody on Tuesday by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and faces two dozen sexual battery charges. According to reports, two girls in Lamppin’s care… View Article

Read Full Article
Illinois Foster Agencies Falsely Claim There is a True Insurance Crisis

By: Julianna Walo, Esquire Foster care agencies across Illinois claim they are facing an unprecedented insurance crisis. Insurance companies say they are dramatically scaling back coverage for community foster care agencies throughout the state, creating a picture of higher costs and reduced protection for vulnerable children. As a Chicago child welfare practice representing children in the Illinois… View Article

Read Full Article
KTLA: New details released in High Desert torture case involving 6 foster children

As reported by KTLA, a San Bernardino County couple and their adult daughter have been accused of allegedly torturing six foster children, whose ages ranged from 4 to 16. According to a press release from the district attorney’s office, the trio allegedly subjected the children to “years of physical, emotional, and mental abuse,” including “daily… View Article

Read Full Article
New York Students Claim Involving Allegedly Abused High School Lacrosse Players

Several high school student athletes in Syracuse, NY have been accused of unlawful imprisonment in the second degree because of their alleged involvement in the hazing of teammates on their lacrosse team, as reported by CNN. According to reports, the students are accused of plotting or participating in staging a kidnapping scene involving their… View Article

Read Full Article

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Stacie Schmerling Discusses Negligent Investigations of Child Abuse and Neglect
Justin Grosz Discusses Human Trafficking

Results & verdicts

Jacksonville Jury Awarded $13.5 Million in Negligent Adoption Case

Disclaimer: Most cases result in a lower recovery. Results may not be typical and reflect awards before deduction for attorneys’ fees and expenses. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result. The adoptive parents of a young boy with special needs have been awarded $13.5 million in damages… View Article

Read Full Article
Jury Awarded $15 Million to Brain Damaged 8-Year-Old Child in Damages Case Against DCF for Negligent Investigation

Disclaimer: Most cases result in a lower recovery. Results may not be typical and reflect awards before deduction for attorneys’ fees and expenses. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result. In one of the largest jury awards in Florida history, a young girl has been awarded a… View Article

Read Full Article
Jury Awarded Father $4.5 Million in Damages in Wrongful Death Case Involving Broward Sheriff’s Office

Disclaimer: Most cases result in a lower recovery. Results may not be typical and reflect awards before deduction for attorneys’ fees and expenses. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result. Christopher Nevarez, the father of Makenzie Nevarez, a 6-month-old baby girl who suffered catastrophic injuries and later… View Article

Read Full Article
Governor Scott Signs $5 Million Claims Bill for Child Sexually Abused by Foster Boy Living in the Home

On Friday, March 23, 2018, Governor Rick Scott signed CS/HB 6509, a claims bill that directs the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to pay more than $5 million awarded by a Florida jury to C.M.H., a victim of sexual abuse by a child in foster care. This marks the largest known recovery in… View Article

Read Full Article
Law Firm for Eight Abused Former Foster Care Children Settle With NYC, Child Care Agencies for $26 Million

Disclaimer: Most cases result in a lower recovery. Results may not be typical and reflect awards before deduction for attorneys’ fees and expenses. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result. Eight developmentally foster care children who were placed in what one judge called a “house of horrors” foster… View Article

Read Full Article
Florida DCF Hit With $5 Million Verdict in Child-On-Child Sex Abuse

Disclaimer: Most cases result in a lower recovery. Results may not be typical and reflect awards before deduction for attorneys’ fees and expenses. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result. In 2013 a Palm Beach County jury returned a $5 million verdict against the Florida Department of Children… View Article

Read Full Article

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Justin Grosz

Nicole R. Coniglio

Lisa M. Hoffman

Lelia Schleier

Julianna B. Walo

Jacob R. Wander

Eric A. Calvo

Tracey K. McPharlin, Esq.

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